Joe Brainard Gouaches: Auction Prices

American · 1942–1994

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Joe Brainard gouaches between 2016 and 2026, of which 2 sold (50% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,400 to $2,489, with a median of $1,945 across 2 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $2,489 for “White Flower / Blue Background” at Rago Auctions in 2024.

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1. 
   Untitled (nude), 1965

   Gouache · Paper

   15 3/8 x 11 1/8 in. (39.1 x 28.3 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 24, 2026 · Lot 126
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Nude, 1967

   Gouache · Paper

   13 h x 10 w in (33 x 25 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 200
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
3. 
   White Flower / Blue Background, 1975

   Gouache · Paper

   5⅞ h x 4 w in (15 x 10 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2024 · Lot 190
   $2,489≈ £1,859≈ €2,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Bouquet, 1975

   Gouache · Board

   5-15/16 x 4 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Jan 15, 2016 · Lot 16
   $1,400≈ £977≈ €1,283HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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